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Nursing home service

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The aim of the general care home service is to primarily ensure round-the-clock care in a general care home to the elderly who are living alone and whose coping cannot be ensured with the provision of other social services or aid. Tallinn's elderly who themselves or whose legal providers cannot ensure care for the person, due to their health, old age or being least privileged, will be accepted as applicants to the waiting line for a place in a general care home. If the elder person, a family member or his/her carer wants to apply for Tallinn's co-financing for paying for the place in care home, the person needs to contact the social welfare departmentof the local district where it... (read more)

Haabersti District Administration

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Official: Meeli Vaarpuu
Address: Ehitajate tee 109a
Web address:
Telephone: 6404807
E-mail: Meeli.Vaarpuu [ät] tallinnlv.ee
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 17:30)
(09:00 - 12:00)
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 16:30)
(09:00 - 12:00)

Iru Hooldekodu

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Address: Hooldekodu tee 2
Web address:
Telephone: 60 62 802
E-mail: iru(at)iruhk.ee

Kristiine District Administration

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Official: Laine Helmdorf
Address: Tulika tn 33b
Web address:
Telephone: 6457148
E-mail: Laine.Helmdorf [ät] tallinnlv.ee
(09:00 - 13:00) (14:00 - 18:00)
(09:00 - 13:00) (14:00 - 17:00)

Lasnamäe District Administration

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Official: Kaja Merilaine
Address: Pallasti tn 54
Web address:
Telephone: 6457754
E-mail: Kaja.Merilaine [ät] tallinnlv.ee
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 17:30)
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 16:30)

Mustamäe District Administration

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Official: Aivi Kokk
Address: A. H. Tammsaare tee 135
Web address:
Telephone: 6457561
E-mail: Aivi.Kokk [ät] tallinnlv.ee
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 18:00)
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 17:00)
(09:00 - 12:00)

Nõmme District Administration

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Official: Kelli Teede
Address: Nõmme-Kase tn 12b
Web address:
Telephone: 6457833
E-mail: Kelli.Teede [ät] tallinnlv.ee
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 18:00)
(09:00 - 12:00)
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 17:00)

Pirita District Administration

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Official: Ingrit Säär
Address: Merivälja tee 24
Web address:
Telephone: 6457623
E-mail: Ingrit.Saar [ät] tallinnlv.ee
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 18:00)
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 17:00)
(09:00 - 12:00)
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Northern Tallinn Administration

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Official: Milvi Rambak
Address: Kotzebue tn 2
Web address:
Telephone: 6457086
E-mail: Milvi.Rambak [ät] tallinnlv.ee
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 18:00)
(09:00 - 12:00) (14:00 - 16:00)
(09:00 - 12:00)

Tallinna Iru Hooldekodu

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details

City Centre Administration

Where to start
Application: from the applicant's local district social welfare department. The applicant who is seeking a place to a care home that is co-financed by Tallinn submits the application to his/her local district administration. The application includes the following information:1. the person’s name, date of birth, place of residence and the contact data of the representatives;2. need for general care home placement, describing reasons for round-the-clock care and assisted aid and/or need for daily nursing and circumstances, why these needs cannot be satisfied with other social services or aid;3. the person’s confirmation of having or not having property and movable property and legal maintenance providers and their contact data;
4. the person’s obligation to pay 95% of his/her monthly pension or other income as cost-sharing payment to cover the general care home’s maintenance costs;
The following documentation will be included to the application:
5.a copy of a an identity document;
6.a copy of the decision of the Medical Assessment Committee (AEK), if it is available.
7.medical history extraction (incl. data on contagious diseases, psychiatric diagnosis, dependencies) with a doctor's confirmation of the need to have daily nursing or care;
8.decision by a geriatric or rehabilitation team, if available;
9.certificate for the amount of pension or other monthly income,
10.application by legal maintenance providers, for partial or complete reimbursement of care costs by the city, with documents certifying that they are unable to fulfill their maintenance duty as required, pursuant to the Family Law Act, and the written obligation by legal maintenance provider for partial reimbursement of care costs.
In case of need, the city administration has the right to require additional documents.
 
Personal identification
Have an identity document with you.
 
Result
In case of need the person has been referred to a round-the-clock care in a social welfare institution.
 
What to do when the result is unsatisfactory:
Contact the service provider.
 
Contact details
 
Official: Kelli Teede
Address: Nunne 18, Tallinn 15058
Web address:
Telephone: 6457833
E-mail: Kelli.Teede [ät] tallinnlv.ee
(09:00 - 12:00) (13:00 - 18:00)
(09:00 - 12:00) (13:00 - 17:00)